Civil Service rules leave removals unregulated and absolute
A critical examination of Civil Service practice shows cabinet power over removals is unchecked by rules, with no required reasons for dismissals. The piece cites the Tyene Cuddis case and tallies recent staff changes across Treasury, Customs, War, and Census offices, noting substantial reductions and temporary hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chey Chae
Wanijuxton
Haat
Tyene Cuddis
Treasury
Carlisle
Civil Service
Kos
Oliver
Cival Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Diamiasala
Benedict Sinc
Pater Na
Nour Doen
Col Wright
ISM
Congress
War Department
Yawer Fing Been Ltd
Wort
Fragmentary European Bank Note Tale
A garbled fragment notes shifting funds in Europe tied to a person named Donent. It hints at money gained in questionable ways and seeks to erase associative memory or public awareness of the source.
Federation of Labor Address Highlights Gompers Era Debates
The annual address of the Federation of Labor led by Gompers discussed coal miners strikes, wages, and the push for arbitration while praising labor unity. Burns and Evans spoke on labor representation, finances showed a surplus, and calls were made for industrial commissions and government labor protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
John Murad
Amelia
Weaver
Welcoue
Data Burna
Ughah Tabor
David Holmes
J. M. Patterson
Denver
David Hales
John Burns
Britain
Gomnpers
Federation
Debs
Cleveland
Slopets
Postal Department
Phillips
Inbor
Chris, Evans
Bia
Burns
David Lolives
Inbar
Magland
Saiil
Baghiad
America
Goupers
Labering Iiven
Bern
Agierica
Labering
Aurion
RIVALS OF THE TURKS MASSACRE CLAIM AT FORT ARTHUR
Special cables from Yokohama report Japanese troops entering Port Arthur and massacring the population over three days. Civilians were killed in their homes and the town looted, with claims of barbaric acts and widespread atrocities. Other columns note Japanese and allied movements against Chinese forces near New Chwang and Lai Ching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Arthur
Yokohana
Port Arthur
Colunn
Chow Tas
New Chwang
Lai Ching
Infamous German General Heseler Described In Vivid Portrait
A portrait of General von Heseler shows a coarse, unkempt commander with a scarred body and water diet who once lost two fingers in 1874. The Emperor tolerates him as Moltke’s successor, yet soldiers fear serving under his irksome supervision and public boot inspections in crowded streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
Fon Mosalear
Tke Moltke
Count von Hesaler
Alsaea-Lorcaine
Esfort
Axciie Buch
Kaiser Wilhelm
Corman
Eall
Zaint
Nba
Wagner
Heseler
Molt
A Glimpse of Life in Early America Through Curiosities
A quirky slice of history contrasts 19th century prices and customs with modern life. It notes high book costs, daily wages around 7 shillings, cheap horse hire, and evolving social norms from dining to church etiquette in Virginia and New York.
Hope Springs Eternal and Faith in Bitters Promised
The ad promises hope for invalids and convalescents through Bitters. It claims relief from fever chills rheumatism dyspepsia liver and kidney trouble nervousness and debility. The tonic is pitched as superior to other medicines and recommended thrice daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieb
Evers
Eskimo Seal Diet Described With Frozen Ice Foods
In Greenland and Arctic islands, ash and sealesh are frozen and eaten in thin slices. Mikiak or seal flesh half decomposed then frozen is noted as one of the Eskimos greatest deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Sitoria
Arctic Islands
The Supply Store and Miner Exploitation in Coal Regions
A Pennsylvanian coal region report reveals twenty seven company stores owned by coal interests, forcing miners to buy with cash from an office in Pittsburgh. Stores charge 10 to 50 percent higher prices, earning heavy profits while denying goods until miners receive wages. The system imposes cash-only purchases and blocks credit, keeping workers in debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburg
Plucs Me
No Smoking Rule Sidestepped On After-Deck
A sailor on the vessel’s after-deck ignored a posted rule and smoked a cigar. The Captain confronted him, but the man dismissed the warning saying he smokes in his own way, while the captain walked away.
Dreadful Slaughter of Oats in London Sale
A London sale of oats is described with grotesque humor about cat tails weighing a couple of ounces each. The piece absurdly claims 1,792,006 pussies were harmed to supply an ornament for Indies' wear, reflecting a satirical or sensational tone rather than factual reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leesa
Tiritisti Charities Income Still Soars in London
The principal charitable institution in London reports an income exceeding £700,000 per year, equaling half the Bank of England's capital and surpassing the revenue of all British colonies combined in 15 4. The figure, tied to voluntary benevolence in the metropolis, nears £10,000 in total charitable outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiritisti Charities
Lndon
Bank of England
Ne South Wales
Victoria
Hale's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For Constitutional Disease
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad asserts the medicine treats the constitutional cause by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, offering a $100 reward for any failure and listing J Cheney Co of Toledo as the makers with local retailers supporting sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciences
Thay
Hall
Cora
Cheney CO
Toledo
Crussists
Ibe
Last Survivor of a Fantasy Ball at Brussels
Lady Sophia Ceeil aunt of the Marquis of Exeter, aged four, is said to be the last survivor of the famous ball at Brussels the night before Waterloo. Dances with the Duke of Brunswick, who was killed at Quatre Bras. Ripans Tabules advertised for headaches and liver comfort. Panama Island in Lipri group north of Sicily is reportedly closed with no lawyers or criminals. Various old notices and remedies pepper the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
S& Sons
New York
Eport
Minsing
Capitol
Sdute
Washington
Multidelphia
Vrance
Ianders
Lnva
Uwe
Sophia Ceeil
Marquis of Exeter
Brussels
Waterloo
Duchess of Richmond
Dnke
Brunswick
Quatre Bras
Panama
Lipri
Sicily
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Maur
Franklin
Houl
Hood
Unson
Tome
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
Mass
Flo
Boston
Elm Balal
Ely
Ube
Korea
Qisekis
Els
hOeileies
Warren Hirect
Paxeenger Department
Aitte Central Railroad
Manchester
Iowa
J. F. Merry
Magnese
Araesneerne
Sui Assn
Exoent Hug
Meanon
Minniung
Europe
Federation OF Labor
Brookway Lullewe
Kansas City
Tudinua University
Poomlygtor
Indianapolis
Bernardo Foglia
Yort
Lina
Natehwz
Misa
Poets
Maxwell Lam Grint Company
Virginia
United States
Becine
Pierce
Wormn
M&dical Association
Main St
Buffalo
N.Y
Frep Hust
Glenville
Dr. Pierce
Myusband
AGS
Ceaty & Bottle
Gures
K. J
Vanteromo
Fourth Street
Sioux City
Seasonery Amnion
Emma
Iso
Ripans Chemical Company
Ripans Tabulea
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